Understanding the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights

What is the main purpose of the First Amendment?

• To protect the rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• To grant the right to bear arms

• To protect citizens from quartering soldiers

• To outline the process for states to enter the Union

Which amendment provides the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

The Third Amendment protects citizens from what?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Having to quarter soldiers in their homes during peacetime

• Self-incrimination

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Double jeopardy

• Excessive bail

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Loss of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

The Eighth Amendment protects against which of the following?

• Self-incrimination

• Double jeopardy

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Loss of property without due process

Which amendment addresses the rights of people that are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution?

• Ninth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Eleventh Amendment

• Twelfth Amendment

The Tenth Amendment is about which of the following?

• Rights of the states and the people

• The powers of the federal government

• The election of the President and Vice President

• Judicial powers

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• Thirteenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifteenth Amendment

• Sixteenth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment includes several rights. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Right to a grand jury

• Protection against double jeopardy

• Right to bear arms

• Protection against self-incrimination